Tanner Bibee has been, from the moment he made his MLB debut in 2023, one of the best and most consistent pitchers on the Cleveland Guardians.
He has posted ERA finishes of 2.98 and 3.47 in 2023 and 2024, respectively, and has surpassed the 3.0 fWAR threshold in each of the two campaigns.
But he wants more.
He knows that fans want more, too.
Since he will be asked to be the staff ace at least until Shane Bieber returns from his injury in the summer, Bibee is making sure to be at the very best of his physical abilities.
He introduced a new concept to his off-season training: pilates.
“Cleveland #Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee did a lot of work with pilates this off-season. His instructor Pilates with Priya on Instagram stated her goals for him during their work together,” Guardians Prospective posted on X.
Cleveland #Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee did a lot of work with pilates this off-season.
His instructor Pilates with Priya on Instagram stated her goals for him during their work together. #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/hTkhbXC2UW
— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) January 26, 2025
The pitcher’s trainer wrote: “This off-season, I had the pleasure of working with Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee. My goal was to challenge his brain to move in different planes with fluidity, to find stability in challenging positions, and also have his body move efficiently and build strength in lengthened positions.”
The instructor then reported that the pitcher “crushed” his training and wished him the best for this upcoming season.
In the video, you can see Bibee’s progress in his stability and fluidity of movement, aided by the excellent approach of his teacher.
For a pitcher, having full control of one’s body is a fundamental skill, one that Bibee appears set to master.
The Guardians’ co-ace looks primed for another fantastic season, but it feels like has another gear in him.
We will find out about that in 2025.
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